Serving 560 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Rocketship United ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 560 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rocketship United ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Rocketship United's student population of 560 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
560 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rocketship United ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rocketship United is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1295 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
46%
13%
Black
46%
21%
White
6%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rocketship United's ranking?
Rocketship United is ranked #1295 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Rocketship United often compared to?
Rocketship Unitedis often viewed alongside schools like Bellshire Elementary School, Old Center Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Rocketship United?
560 students attend Rocketship United.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Rocketship United students are Black, 46% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rocketship United?
Rocketship United has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rocketship United offer ?
Rocketship United offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Rocketship United part of?
Rocketship United is part of Davidson County School District.
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